17 h. ago Novak Djokovic withdraws from Italian Open in blow to French Open preparations

Djokovic has not won a match on clay this year and has lost three matches in a row

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic facing ‘new reality’ after early exit at Madrid Open

The 24-time grand slam winner fell in straight sets in his second-round match.

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic drops fresh hint on tennis future after latest surprise defeat

Novak Djokovic's future in tennis appears uncertain after his latest defeat at the Madrid Open with the Serbian superstar noting grand slams remain his priority as he gets used to a new reality

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic’s shock Madrid Open defeat raises questions about his future

Djokovic endured a disappointing second-round defeat to Matteo Arnaldi, his third straight loss

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Madrid Open after defeat by unseeded Arnaldi

Setback in troubled year for 24-time Grand Slam winnerSerb also lost in Monte Carlo in build-up to Roland GarrosNovak Djokovic’s struggles continued in the clay-court season as he fell to his third consecutive defeat. In the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday, he lost 6-3, 6-4 to the unseeded Italian Matteo Arnaldi. Djokovic, who had received a first round bye as a seeded player, had arrived here after a difficult few weeks.His otherwise encouraging week in Miami ended with a difficult loss to Jakob Mensik in the final. He then lost his first match at the Monte Carlo Masters to Alejandro Tabilo of Chile. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic faces up to ‘new reality’ after crashing out of Madrid Open

Defeat is third in a row for 24-time grand slam winner‘I’m not sure if I will come back,’ says crestfallen SerbNovak Djokovic is not sure if he has competed in Madrid for the last time after succumbing to a difficult 6-3, 6-4 loss to the unseeded Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the second round, his third consecutive defeat.Asked whether this was his last match in Madrid, Djokovic replied: “It could be. It could be. I’m not sure if I will come back. So, I don’t know, I don’t know what to say. I mean, I’ll come back, maybe not as a player, of course. I hope it’s not, but it could be.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Djokovic says tennis will always outlive its star players and he can feel the changes taking place

Novak Djokovic says he can feel the changes taking place in tennis

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7 d. ago Andy Murray absence 'won't impact' Djokovic as tennis star sets sights on remarkable Madrid Open landmark

The two-time Wimbledon winner was a big rival of the Serbian during his playing days

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8 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner told where they stand vs Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem has compared young tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to all-time greats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

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8 d. ago I can trust him – Emma Raducanu to keep working with coach Mark Petchey

The 22-year-old linked up with Andy Murray’s former coach ahead of last month’s Miami Open, where she reached the quarter-finals.

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1 week ago Winner of Corgi Derby all smiles after beating furry competitors

The event at Musselburgh Racecourse was well-attended by humans and dogs alike.

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy 'set for knighthood' after Masters win – but only if government intervene

Rory McIlroy could follow in the footsteps of Sir Andy Murray, Sir Mo Farah and Sir Lewis Hamilton by being knighted in the New Year's Honours List after his Masters triumph

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu eyeing Andy Murray’s former coach to head up her team

Raducanu hasn’t had a full-time coach since January

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic concerned over ‘horrible’ display in Monte Carlo Masters defeat

Djokovic suffered a straight-sets exit to Alejandro Tabilo in Monaco

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters but Alcaraz advances

Alejandro Tabilo inflicts 6-3, 6-4 defeat on DjokovicAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on, having lost to the teenager Jakub Mensik in last month’s Miami Masters final. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic exits Monte Carlo after ‘horrible’ defeat to Alejandro Tabilo

Djovokic ‘didn’t expect to play this bad’ in MonacoAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Tabilo, ranked 32 in the world, broke twice in the opening set, with Djokovic looking rather subdued playing his first match on clay since winning Olympic gold last summer. Djokovic’s wayward returns continued to prove costly as Tabilo – who beat Stan Wawrinka in the first round – built on an early break in the second before closing out an impressive victory to take his place in the last 16. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alejandro Tabilo joins exclusive club with perfect Novak Djokovic record

The Chilean stunned the third seed at the Monte Carlo Masters to move to 2-0 against the 24-time grand slam winner

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic shocked by Alejandro Tabilo at Monte Carlo Masters

Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on.

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters in opening match of clay season

Alejandro Tabilo made it two wins out of two against Djokovic in a major upset

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3 w. ago Robert MacIntyre's Masters bid fuelled by Andy Murray advice and brown sauce

The Ryder Cup hero loves the "buzz" of competing in big events - and home comforts on the road

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